Practical Approach to Lower Extremity Edema BRETT C. STOLL, MD, FACC, FCCP FEB 22, 2014
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1 Practical Approach to Lower Extremity Edema BRETT C. STOLL, MD, FACC, FCCP FEB 22, 2014
2 Not Everything that Swells is Heart Failure BRETT C. STOLL, MD, FACC, FCCP FEB 22, 2014
3 Overview A common challenge for primary care physicians and cardiologists alike Goal is to determine the cause and find an effective treatment for leg edema Despite the prevalence, no formal existing practice guidelines at present
4 Definition Edema is defined as a palpable swelling caused by an increase in interstitial fluid volume. Edema, other than localized edema, does not become clinically apparent until the interstitial volume has increased by 2.5 to 3 liters.
5 Etiology of Edema Increase in intravascular pressure Increase in capillary vessel wall permeability Decrease in the intravascular osmotic pressure Excess bodily fluids Lymphatic obstruction Local injury Infection Medication effect
6 Anatomy and Pathophysiology
7 Anatomy and Pathophysiology Starling's Law of Capillaries
8 Anatomy and Pathophysiology
9 Introduction The most likely cause of leg edema in patients over age 50 is venous insufficiency Venous insufficiency affects up to 30% of the population Heart failure affects only approximately 1%
10 Introduction The most likely cause of leg edema in women under age 50 is idiopathic edema (formerly known as cyclic edema).
11 Introduction Most patients can be assumed to have one of these diseases unless another cause is suspected after a history and physical examination. However, there are at least 2 exceptions to this rule: pulmonary hypertension early heart failure Both conditions can both cause leg edema before they become clinically obvious in other ways.
12 Classification There are two types of leg edema: Venous edema consists of excess low-viscosity, protein-poor interstitial fluid resulting from increased capillary filtration that cannot be accommodated by a normal lymphatic system. Lymphedema consists of excess protein-rich interstitial fluid within the skin and subcutaneous tissue resulting from lymphatic dysfunction. A third type, lipidema, is more accurately considered a form of fat maldistribution rather than true edema.
13 History Key elements of the history include What is the duration of the edema (acute [<72 hours] vs. chronic)? If the onset is acute, deep vein thrombosis should be strongly considered (the 72-hour cutoff is commonly cited but arbitrary)
14 Common Causes of Leg Edema in the United States Unilateral Bilateral Acute (<72hours) Deep vein thrombosis Acute (<72hours) Chronic (<72 hours) Venous insufficiency Chronic (<72 hours) Venous insufficiency Pulmonary hypertension Heart failure Idiopathic edema Lymphedema Drugs Premenstrual edema
15 Less Common Causes of Leg Edema in the United States Unilateral Bilateral Acute (<72hours) Ruptured Baker's cyst Ruptured medial head of gastrocnemius Compartment syndrome Chronic (<72 hours) Secondary lymphedema (tumor, radiation, surgery, bacterial infection) Pelvic tumor or lymphoma causing external pressure on veins Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Acute (<72hours) Bilateral deep vein thrombosis Acute worsening of systemic cause (heart failure, renal disease) Chronic (<72 hours) Renal disease (nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis) Liver disease Secondary lymphedema (secondary to tumor, radiation, bacterial infection, filariasis) Pelvic tumor or lymphoma causing external pressure Dependent edema Diuretic-induced edema Preeclampsia Anemia
16 Rare Causes of Leg Edema in the United States Unilateral Bilateral Acute (<72hours) Acute (<72hours) Chronic (<72 hours) Primary lymphedema (congenital lymphedema, lymphedema praecox, lymphedema tarda) Congenital venous malformations May-Thurner syndrome (iliac-vein compression syndrome) Chronic (<72 hours) Primary lymphedema (congenital lymphedema, lymphedema praecox, lymphedema tarda) Protein losing enteropathy, malnutrition, malabsorption Restrictive pericarditis Restrictive cardiomyopathy
17 History Key elements of the history include What is the duration of the edema (acute [<72 hours] vs. chronic)? If the onset is acute, deep vein thrombosis should be strongly considered (the 72-hour cutoff is commonly cited but arbitrary) Is the edema painful? Deep vein thrombosis and reflex sympathetic dystrophy are usually painful. Chronic venous insufficiency can cause low-grade aching. Lymphedema is usually painless.
18 History Painful swelling? Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Acute Deep Venous Thrombosis
19 History Key elements of the history include: What drugs are being taken? Calcium channel blockers, prednisone, and anti-inflammatory drugs are common causes of leg edema.
20 Common Causes of Leg Edema Medications Antihypertensive drugs Calcium channel blockers Beta blockers Clonidine Hydralazine Minoxidil Methyldopa Hormones Corticosteroids Estrogen Progesterone Testosterone Other NSAIDs Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Rosiglitazone Piogliatazone
21 History Key elements of the history include: What drugs are being taken? Calcium channel blockers, prednisone, and anti-inflammatory drugs are common causes of leg edema. Is there a history of systemic disease (heart, liver, or kidney disease)? Is there a history of pelvic/abdominal neoplasm or radiation?
22 History Key elements of the history include: Does the edema improve overnight? Venous edema is more likely than lymphedema to improve overnight. Is there a history consistent with sleep apnea? Sleep apnea can cause pulmonary hypertension, which is a common cause of leg edema. Findings that may increase suspicion of sleep apnea include loud snoring or apnea noted by the sleep partner, daytime somnolence, or a neck circumference >17 inches.
23 Physical Examination Body mass index. Obesity is associated with sleep apnea and venous insufficiency.
24 Physical Examination Distribution of edema: Unilateral leg edema is generally due to a local cause such as deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, or lymphedema. Bilateral edema can be due to a local cause or systemic disease, such as heart failure or kidney disease. Generalized edema is due to systemic disease. The dorsum of the foot is spared in lipidema but prominently involved in lymphedema.
25 Physical Examination Tenderness: Deep vein thrombosis and lipidema are often tender. Lymphedema is usually nontender. Pitting: Deep vein thrombosis, venous insufficiency, and early lymphedema usually pit. Myxedema and the advanced fibrotic form of lymphedema typically do not pit.
26 Physical Examination Varicose veins: Leg varicosities are often present in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, but venous insufficiency can occur without varicose veins
27 Physical Examination
28 Physical Examination Kaposi-Stemmer sign: Inability to pinch a fold of skin on the dorsum of the foot at the base of the second toe is a sign of lymphedema
29 Physical Examination Skin changes: A warty texture (hyperkeratosis) with papillomatosis and brawny induration are characteristic of chronic lymphedema.
30 Physical Examination Skin changes: A warty texture (hyperkeratosis) with papillomatosis and brawny induration are characteristic of chronic lymphedema. Brown hemosiderin deposits on the lower legs and ankles are consistent with venous insufficiency.
31 Physical Examination Skin changes: Venous Stasis Dermatitis
32 Physical Examination Skin changes: A warty texture (hyperkeratosis) with papillomatosis and brawny induration are characteristic of chronic lymphedema. Brown hemosiderin deposits on the lower legs and ankles are consistent with venous insufficiency. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy initially leads to warm tender skin with increased sweating. Later the skin is thin, shiny, and cool. In the chronic stage, the skin becomes atrophic and dry with flexion contractures.
33 Physical Examination Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy:
34 Physical Examination Signs of systemic disease: findings of heart failure (especially jugular venous distension and lung crackles) liver disease (ascites, spider hemangiomas, and jaundice) may be helpful in detecting a systemic cause
35 Diagnostic Studies Laboratory Tests Most patients over age 50 with leg edema have venous insufficiency, but if the etiology is unclear, a short list of laboratory tests will help rule out systemic disease: complete blood count, electrolytes, creatinine urinalysis blood sugar thyroid-stimulating hormone albumin
36 Diagnostic Studies Laboratory Tests A serum albumin below 2 g/dl often leads to edema and can be caused by: liver disease nephrotic syndrome protein-losing enteropathy
37 Diagnostic Studies Additional tests are indicated depending on the clinical presentation: Patients who may have a cardiac etiology should have an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and chest radiograph. Dyspneic patients should have a brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) determination to help detect heart failure. The BNP is most helpful for ruling out (rather than ruling in) heart failure because the sensitivity is high (90%).
38 Diagnostic Studies Additional tests are indicated depending on the clinical presentation: Idiopathic edema can be diagnosed in young women without further testing if there is no reason to suspect another etiology based on history and physical examination. However, tests to confirm idiopathic edema have been described and may be helpful in difficult cases.
39 Diagnostic Studies Additional tests are indicated depending on the clinical presentation: In patients with acute edema (<72 hours) A normal D-dimer will essentially rule out deep vein thrombosis if the clinical suspicion is low because false negative D-dimers are rare. However, an elevated D-dimer should be followed up with a Doppler examination because false positive D-dimers are common.
40 Diagnostic Studies Additional tests are indicated depending on the clinical presentation: Patients with possible nephrotic syndrome should have serum lipids in addition to the basic laboratory studies listed above.
41 Imaging Studies Patients over age 45 with edema of unclear etiology should have an echocardiogram to rule out pulmonary hypertension.
42 Imaging Studies Patients over age 45 with edema of unclear etiology should have an echocardiogram to rule out pulmonary hypertension. Lymphoscintigraphy can be helpful to distinguish lymphedema from venous edema and to determine the cause of lymphedema. Lymphoscintigraphy is performed by injecting a radioactive tracer into the first web space and monitoring lymphatic flow with a gamma camera.
43 Lymphoscintigraphy Imaging Studies
44 Treatment Venous Insufficiency Chronic venous insufficiency is treated with leg elevation and knee-high compression stockings that provide 30 to 40 mm Hg pressure at the ankle. If arterial insufficiency is a concern, an ankle-brachial index should be performed because compression stockings are contraindicated in arterial insufficiency. Patients who are refractory to compression stockings may improve with intermittent pneumatic compression pumps.
45 Treatment Venous Insufficiency Horse chestnut seed extract (300 mg, standardized to 50 mg of escin, twice a day) has been found to be effective in several studies and can be obtained in health food stores. Horse chestnut seed extract contains escin, which inhibits the activity of elastase and hyaluronidase. These enzymes are thought to play a role in the pathophysiology of chronic venous insufficiency. However, the benefits are modest and the agent has not gained widespread acceptance.
46 Treatment Venous Insufficiency: Horse chestnut seed extract
47 Treatment Venous Insufficiency Diuretics (e.g., furosemide 20 to 40 mg once a day with supplemental potassium) can be used for short periods in severely affected patients. However, venous insufficiency is not a volume overload state, and long-term use of diuretics can lead to adverse metabolic complications.
48 Treatment Idiopathic Edema Spironolactone is considered the drug of choice for idiopathic edema because of the secondary hyperaldosteronism found in patients with this disorder. The starting dose is 50 to 100 mg daily (maximum 100 mg, 4 times daily). If spironolactone is not effective, low doses of a thiazide diuretic (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide, 25 mg daily) can be added with close monitoring of the serum potassium. It is best to avoid loop diuretics.
49 Treatment Idiopathic Edema The diuretic should be given in the early evening because fluid retention is most noticeable at the end of the day. Other measures include intermittent recumbency, avoiding environmental heat, low-salt diet, avoiding excessive fluid intake, and weight loss for obese patients. It may be helpful to ask about depression, eating disorder, and surreptitious diuretic or laxative use. Compression stockings are usually not helpful and not tolerated
50 Treatment Idiopathic Edema Many patients with idiopathic edema are already taking diuretics when first seen and may have "diuretic-induced edema." Chronic use of diuretics may lead to a state of mild hypovolemia with resulting stimulation of the reninangiotensin-aldosterone system. When the diuretics are withdrawn, a rebound worsening of edema occurs and patients believe they must continue.
51 Treatment Idiopathic Edema However, the treatment of suspected diuretic-induced edema is to withdraw diuretics for 3 to 4 weeks after warning the patient that her edema will probably worsen initially and reassuring her that the diuretic can always be restarted. If the edema does not improve after 4 weeks, spironolactone can be initiated at a dose of 50 to 100 mg daily and increased to a maximum of 100 mg, 4 times daily.
52 Treatment Lymphedema Nonspecific treatment of lymphedema includes exercise, elevation, compressive garments, manual lymphatic drainage, intermittent pneumatic compression, and surgery (excisional procedures, microsurgery). Tinea pedis should be controlled, and prophylactic antibiotics may be indicated for recurrent cellulitis. Diuretics are generally not helpful. Treatment of lymphedema is often disappointing, and psychosocial support is important in such patients.
53 Treatment Deep Vein Thrombosis An acute deep vein thrombosis is generally treated with heparin initially. Warfarin can be initiated simultaneously with heparin, starting with 5 to 10 mg daily for 2 days with subsequent dosage based on a target international normalized ratio range of 2.0 to 3.0. Xarelto (rivaroxaban) has recently been approved for the treatment of DVT.
54 Treatment Deep Vein Thrombosis If anticoagulation is contraindicated, an inferior vena cava filter may be an option. Thrombolytic agents are generally reserved for patients with phlegmasia cerula dolens, which is manifested by severe pain, bullae formation, and skin discoloration.
55 Summary In the approach to leg edema of unclear etiology, the physician should first rule out lipidema (fat maldistribution with sparing of feet) and lymphedema (marked foot and toe involvement, verrucous thickened skin, nonpitting when chronic) because subsequent evaluation and treatment are different for these disorders. If systemic disease is considered unlikely, the most common causes of bilateral leg edema are idiopathic edema (in young women) and chronic venous insufficiency (in older patients).
56 Summary In patients with chronic bilateral edema, the physician should consider the most common systemic causes (cardiac, renal, hepatic) and decide, based on history and physical examination, which of them need to be ruled out with further testing. Pulmonary hypertension is a common cause and should be suspected in patients who may have sleep apnea (e.g., neck circumference >17 inches, loud snoring, or apnea noted by sleep partner).
57 Summary If the patient presents with sudden onset (<72 hours) of leg swelling, a deep vein thrombosis should be ruled out using a Doppler examination.
58 Questions???
59 Figure 1. Algorithm for leg edema
60 Figure 2. Common causes.
61 Figure 4. Unilateral edema
62 Figure 5. Chronic unilateral edema.
63 Figure 3. Systemic evaluation.
64 Common Causes of Leg Edema Venous Insufficiency The diagnosis is usually made clinically but can be confirmed with a Doppler study. Although chronic venous insufficiency is thought to result from previous deep vein thrombosis, only one third of patients will give that history. "Dependent edema" is a variant of venous insufficiency and often occurs in patients following stroke who sit in wheelchairs for long periods.
65 Common Causes of Leg Edema Pregnancy Increased venous pressure resulting from an enlarging uterus near term commonly leads to lower extremity edema and varicosities. Edema is commonly present in patients with preeclampsia but is no longer considered a factor in making the diagnosis.
66 Common Causes of Leg Edema Heart Failure Patients with congestive heart failure complain of dyspnea, dependent edema, and fatigue. On physical examination they may have elevated jugular venous pressure, basilar crackles on chest auscultation, gallop rhythm, and pitting edema. BNP may be helpful in diagnosing heart failure among dyspneic patients.
67 Common Causes of Leg Edema Pulmonary Hypertension Pulmonary hypertension commonly results from sleep apnea and is under-recognized as a cause of edema. Other causes of pulmonary hypertension include left heart failure and chronic lung disease. Echocardiography can help in assessing pulmonary pressures.
68 Tests for Idiopathic Edema Morning and Evening Weights: Patients should weigh themselves nude and with an empty bladder before food or fluids in the morning and at bedtime. A mean weight gain >0.7 kg is consistent with idiopathic edema. Water Load Test: After avoiding diuretics for at least 10 days, the patient drinks 20 ml/kg body weight (maximum 1500 ml) uniced water over 20 minutes, sometime between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. The patient collects urine every hour, starting 1 hour before the oral fluid load and ending 4 hours after. On the first day, the patient should be walking slowly or standing during this 4- hour period. On the second day, the patient repeats the fluid load and urine collection, but should be recumbent during the 4-hour period. In patients with idiopathic edema, less than 55% of water load is excreted in the upright position and more than 65% in the recumbent position.
69 Common Causes of Leg Edema Pulmonary Hypertension Treating sleep apnea might improve the leg edema that results from pulmonary hypertension, but this also is unknown. An echocardiogram is recommended in patients who are at risk for pulmonary hypertension and in patients over age 45 with leg edema of unclear etiology.
70 Common Causes of Leg Edema Idiopathic Edema Idiopathic edema occurs only in menstruating women and is most common in the 20s and 30s. Synonyms include fluid-retention edema, orthostatic edema, cyclical edema, and periodic edema. However, if symptoms persist throughout the menstrual cycle, idiopathic edema should be distinguished from premenstrual edema. Idiopathic edema leads to pathologic fluid retention in the upright position, and women typically notice a weight gain of >1.4 kg as the day progresses.
71 Common Causes of Leg Edema Idiopathic Edema Patients often complain of face and hand edema in addition to leg swelling. Several confirmatory tests are available, but the diagnosis is usually made clinically after ruling out systemic disease by history and physical examination. The confirmatory tests in are indicated only when there is significant doubt about the diagnosis. Obesity and depression can be associated with this syndrome, and diuretic abuse is common.
72 Common Causes of Leg Edema Drugs Calcium channel blockers and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are most commonly implicated. The incidence of edema in patients taking NSAIDS is approximately 5%. Up to 50% of patients on calcium-channel blockers develop edema. Dihydropyridines (amlodipine, nifedipine) may be more likely to induce edema than phenylalkylamines (verapamil) or benzothiazepines (diltiazem).
73 Common Causes of Leg Edema Primary lymphedema is a rare disorder that is divided into 3 types according to age of presentation. Congenital lymphedema may be present at birth or becomes manifest by age 2 years. The familial form of congenital lymphedema is an autosomal dominant disorder known as Milroy disease. Lymphedema praecox, the most common form of primary lymphedema, has its onset between age 2 and 35 and has a female to male ratio of 10:1. Lymphedema praecox is usually unilateral and is limited to the foot and calf in most patients. The familial form of lymphedema praecox is an autosomal dominant disorder known as Meige disease. Lymphedema tarda presents after age 35.
74 Common Causes of Leg Edema Secondary lymphedema Is much more common than primary, and the cause is generally apparent from the history. The most common causes of leg lymphedema are: tumor (e.g., lymphoma, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer) surgery involving lymphatics radiation therapy infection (bacterial infection or filariasis)
75 Common Causes of Leg Edema Venous Insufficiency Venous insufficiency is characterized by: Chronic pitting edema, often associated with brown hemosiderin skin deposits on the lower legs. The skin changes can progress to dermatitis and ulceration, which usually occur over the medial maleoli. Other common findings include varicose veins and obesity. Most patients are asymptomatic but a sensation of aching or heaviness can occur.
76 Common Causes of Leg Edema Secondary lymphedema: Filariasis
77 Common Causes of Leg Edema Secondary lymphedema Chronic lymphedema is usually distinguished from venous edema based on characteristic skin changes, absence of pitting, and history of an inciting cause. The skin becomes thickened and darkened and may develop multiple projections called lymphostatic verrucosis. The dorsum of the foot is prominently involved and may have a squared-off appearance. The examiner is unable to pinch a fold of skin on the dorsal aspect of the base of the second toe (Kaposi-Stemmer sign).
78 Common Causes of Leg Edema Obesity Obesity itself does not cause leg edema but obesity can lead to many other causes such as chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, idiopathic edema, and obstructive sleep apnea. Premenstrual Edema Most women experience some premenstrual edema and weight gain. The edema tends to be generalized, occurs a few days before the beginning of menses, and resolves during a diuresis that occurs with the onset of menses. The etiology is poorly understood.
79 Common Causes of Leg Edema Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis classically results in an acutely swollen, painful leg that may be discolored. However, the presentation can be more subtle with mild, painless, asymmetric edema. The physical examination is often unreliable and patients with acute edema usually require further evaluation, which may include a D-dimer determination and a Doppler study. Risk factors for deep vein thrombosis include cancer, immobilization (especially following surgery or an injury), and a hypercoagulable state.
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